Stigma of Mental Health - Comfortably Hard Life

ANXIETY DISORDER

By Liz Hardie | September 22, 2024September 22, 2024 by Liz Hardie

BY: LIZ HARDIE A child with an anxiety disorder has a persistent fear, worry or dreadful feelings about present or future plans They lack control of worry or fear, causing sleep problems or inability to concentrate, irritability or on edge Obsessive thinking or compulsive behavior, procrastination, avoidance of situations that cause them anxiety, Or need excessive reassurance, find difficulty completing tasks, or panic attacks with shortness of breath A child that is dealing with anxiety…

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Walk Away

By Liz Hardie | July 5, 2024July 5, 2024 by Liz Hardie

By: Liz Hardie At what point do you finally walk away from the harsh words, pain, misunderstanding To walk away from people who have said they will support you, but words and actions show different You have never used your past traumas for attention or a way to have others feel bad for you Hiding those secrets is what you chose for many years, now some want an explanation on your way of dealing It…

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FIND MY PEACE

By Liz Hardie | June 14, 2024June 14, 2024 by Liz Hardie

BY: LIZ HARDIE How Do I Find My Peace? Sitting in a quiet room, my heart gets heavy and my eyes fill with tears Silence, and solitude sounds amazing until it is finally here Mind begins to wander as thoughts are racing of what is to come next What-ifs should not be a concern, yet they leave me extremely perplexed Trying to remain calm, seem “normal”, so no one notices the fear in my eyes…

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STABILITY

By Liz Hardie | June 8, 2024June 8, 2024 by Liz Hardie

By: Liz Hardie Stability, what is your definition of stability and the importance of it in life It is said to be continuing life in a regular, successful way without unexpected changes I completely understand stability, I just never felt it was something I could apply In my life, I’ve always expected change, though I’m sure many hoped for me it was a phase So many people fear change in their life, yet change has…

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STRONG, INDEPENDENT WOMEN

By Liz Hardie | June 8, 2024June 8, 2024 by Liz Hardie

BY: LIZ HARDIE Strong, Independent Women, they can become These women many say, they want to have in their life They are bold, courageous, have no fear Stand up for their beliefs, many have dealt with much strife Never afraid to be alone, they handle every task No one is needed to fill internal holes or voids Physically up for any challenge, they never give up Soon these women are considered too much to handle,…

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Question Myself

By Liz Hardie | May 27, 2024May 27, 2024 by Liz Hardie

BY: LIZ HARDIE For many years my life was controlled by others, to question myself and allow everyone to walk all over me Fighting was a normal part of my day, add alcohol into loved ones, I would just shut down I began to believe that this was my normal, hide my real feelings to avoid drama and more fights When I finally leave the unhealthy relationships that were controlling me, others are seen and…

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VICTIM MENTALITY

By Liz Hardie | May 3, 2024May 3, 2024 by Liz Hardie

By: Liz Hardie Victim mentality is a trait in those who believe they have no control due to harmful actions of others They believe that bad things will always happen, their actions had nothing to do with it, even with evidence These individuals will see bad in the good, carry grudges, never forgive, refuse to “move on” A mentality that at times may feel powerless yet they can be very manipulative, some have a narcissistic…

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DO YOU KNOW WHAT IT’S LIKE?

By Liz Hardie | April 23, 2024April 23, 2024 by Liz Hardie

BY: LIZ HARDIE Do you know what it’s like to be walking along, minding my business, and you get smacked in the face with a smell of your past, of pure evil? For many, this smell, a popular men’s cologne, may be wonderful, awakening their senses and bringing up great thoughts, maybe even excitement and joy. But for me it terrorizes me and takes me back to a time that I have tried to forget,…

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CONFUSION

By Liz Hardie | April 17, 2024April 17, 2024 by Liz Hardie

BY: LIZ HARDIE Confusion, each day you look at yourself That is all you see Why are you here, are you pretty enough Are you fun to be around, why the dull personality Constant confusion in your head Are the new meds working, do you even need them Everyone keeps saying you do, you guess you agree Sadness consumes you, around others you force a smile or a grin Confusion, thinner, chubbier, thinner, chubbier, is…

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ANXIETY

By Liz Hardie | April 6, 2024April 6, 2024 by Liz Hardie

BY: LIZ HARDIE Wake up, feel empty, just hoping your anxiety gives you a break You slept 12 hours but it only feels like one No matter what you do the feeling you can’t shake Your heart pounds and you feel like you can’t breathe Thoughts consume your mind and again you are lost Lost for hours it seems, gaining your composure seems impossible You wish you could exit this black hole, you would at…